Events

This year the 2021 Partnering with Defence Conference (PWD) will be an all virtual event. Organised by Defence Relationship Management, the Partnering with Defence conference brings together hundreds of employers and Defence representatives to discuss topics which impact both Defence and industry.  This conference has run annually for 6 years with the aim is to inform delegates about the mutual benefit of organisations partnering...

          Join Colonel David Marshall, Deputy Commander of HQ 11 Signal & West Midlands Brigade and the Army Engagement Team for a live virtual broadcast event and Q&A. This is the Army Engagement Team's West Midlands event and will providing a greater awareness and understanding of the British Army in the West Midlands. This event is open to all...

Join us for our online event as we explore how the NHS and Defence can work together to support the wider forces family, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. This event is designed for senior leaders within the NHS and will provide an overview of the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme and Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance in the Midlands....

Join our Employer Engagement team for our Introduction to the Armed Forces Covenant online workshop to find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and partnering with Defence. The aim of the event is to provide a concise overview on the value of signing the AFC and building mutually beneficial partnerships with Defence. We will also provide some best practice ideas for...

This year's Annual General Meeting will be a virtual event running from 11:00 - 12:15. This event is being held by invitation only.

Today is the start of Armed Forces Week and to mark this flag raising events will take place across the country.

Every year, over 14,000 individuals leave the Armed Forces. They are of widely different ages, have a range of qualifications and experience and offer a rich source of talent. Everyone who leaves will have different personal circumstances and aspirations, but the adjustment from the military environment to the civilian world is an issue common to all. Veterans and service leavers are a highly...

Reservists give up their spare time to serve in the Reserve Forces, balancing their civilian life with a military career to ensure that should their country require them, they would be ready to serve as part of the regular military. The Reserve Forces make up approximately one sixth of our Armed Forces personnel and are key to protecting the nation’s security at home...

Armed Forces Week celebrations begin on Monday 21st June when the Armed Forces Day flag is traditionally raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. The National Event in 2021 was meant to be held in Scarborough, but unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic this has been postponed until 2022. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men...

One of West Midland RFCA's supportive employers, NMITE, is again holding their Military to Business Showcase, sponsored by Kinetic6. The aim of the event is to promote: - Support available to Veteran community, Military leavers, spouses and children. - Showcase successful businesses set up by Veterans - Showcase career pathways available in local businesses to Military leavers - Networking Representatives from West Midland...